Senior Trim Engineer

Senior Trim Engineer

Senior Trim Engineer - Troy, Michigan Open-Ended Contract Position Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00 per hour (based on proven work history) Travel Required: 35-40% The primary mission of this role is to develop and digitize high-quality patterns that evolve through collaboration with product and manufacturing engineers, as well as corporate facilities, to enable efficient high-volume manufacturing. This position also supports ongoing production needs, prototype development, and advanced projects while assisting in resolving build and quality issues alongside Product Engineering and cross-functional teams.

Position Specific Requirements of the Senior Trim Engineer:

• Expertise in pattern development, strategic seam placement, and sewing processes
• Proficiency with Gerber cutting systems and Lectra Accumark software (experience with embroidery software is a plus)
• Strong understanding of seam alignment techniques
• Knowledge of adhesives, application methods, and bonding materials
• Ability to troubleshoot and refine processes for wrapping parts
• Skilled in sewing operations, including troubleshooting and optimization
• Competence in wrapping automotive interior components with materials such as leather, TPO, PVC, and other syntehtics
• Forward-thinking mindset to anticipate and mitigate potential issues in production cutting, sewing, and wrapping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Capability to evaluate and provide feedback on cut, sew, and wrap design criteria and feasibility to engineering and design teams
• Flexibility and open-minded approach to process development and innovation

Knowledge and Skills Requirements of the Senior Trim Engineer:

• Advanced pattern-making skills (required)
• Comfortable collaborating closely with internal and external customers
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including weekends
• Ability to follow instructions while providing feedback
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and developing wrapping processes
• Expertise in sewing and resolving sewing-related issues
• Regular travel to production facilities including internationally, to support manufacturing operations
• Must be able to travel up to (2) weeks per month during peak program launch periods to support plant activities
• Participate in all required corporate training, education workshops, classes, and/or seminars
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace in compliance with 5S standards
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Adapt to multitasking and handle shifting priorities with little advance notice
• Function effectively as a collaborative team member, contributing to group success
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. repeatedly per shift, and to kneel, reach, and maneuver materials as needed for job duties

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team. By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.